Dairy & cheese · Fresh

Quark

Also called kwark, magerquark

Soft, unripened fresh cheese with a thick spoonable texture and mild sourness; used in cheesecakes, dips, spreads and as a lean alternative to cream cheese.

VegetarianGluten-freeContains: milk

What can replace it

  • T2 · GoodCottage cheese

    Lumpy; blend smooth first.

  • T2 · GoodGreek yoghurt

    Tangier and softer; can make baked fillings wetter.

  • T2 · GoodRicotta

    Grainier and sweeter, less tangy.

  • T3 · In a pinchCream cheese

    Much richer; loosen with milk.

  • T3 · In a pinchLabneh

    Saltier and tangier.

Cook with Quark

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